Biden, Xi to start US-China dialogue in San Francisco

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The White House announced that on Wednesday, President Joe Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in person for the first time in a year. This is a high-stakes diplomatic attempt to defuse tensions between the two superpowers of the world. According to senior Biden administration officials, it is anticipated to address a wide range of international issues, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, North Korea’s relations with Russia, Taiwan, the Indo-Pacific region, fentanyl, artificial intelligence, human rights, and “fair” trade and economic relations. “Nothing will be held back; everything is on the table,” a US official...